January 06, 2015, 12:10PM

LT Public Relations (LTPR), a communications firm specializing in the financial, healthcare and professional service sectors, welcomes Kevin Gaboury as its winter intern. As an intern, Gaboury will support the efforts of the LTPR team as he completes his master’s degree in strategic communication from the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication Portland campus. “Kevin brings a love... Full story »

November 18, 2014, 9:30AM

LT Public Relations is now accepting nominations for its 2015 Nonprofit Challenge. The 12-month pro bono public relations initiative was created four years ago to help generate community awareness for a select local Oregon or Washington nonprofit 501(c)(3). The nomination and submission information for the LT Public Relations Nonprofit Challenge is available at http://ltpublicrelations.com/nonprofit_challenge. All Oregon and Washington-based nonprofits are... Full story »

November 13, 2014, 10:42AM

PORTLAND, Oregon - Nov. 13, 2014 - Edelman Portland today announced five new hires whose backgrounds in content marketing, integrated communications, digital strategy and public relations will strengthen the office’s consumer, technology and digital practices. Edelman named: • Marko Muellner as vice president and group director, Digital Portland. Muellner has been a digital marketer for nearly 20 years, with deep... Full story »

August 14, 2014, 1:46PM

LT Public Relations (LTPR) has been selected by Cabela’s Incorporated, the World’s Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, to coordinate communications and media outreach for the outdoor retailer’s upcoming Tualatin, Ore. grand opening. Cabela’s 100,000-square-foot Tualatin store will be its second location in Oregon and will provide 200 jobs to the Portland Metro Area. The grand opening ribbon-cutting... Full story »

July 29, 2014, 4:09PM

Lawrence PR, a Portland, Ore.-based boutique public relations agency, announces Katie Schoen has joined the company as vice president. Schoen will provide strategic counsel and account management for the agency’s regional and national consumer, lifestyle, food-and-beverage, hospitality, education, non-profit and business-to-business clients. “As we continue to expand our client portfolio, I could not be more thrilled to have Katie join... Full story »

January 14, 2013, 5:24PM

Portland, Ore. - Oregon’s largest public relations association and one of Oregon’s best online source for rewarding, interesting jobs today announced a new partnership to help local communications professionals with their careers. Under the agreement, the 220 members of the Portland Metro chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) are eligible for a 10% discount on up to... Full story »

August 20, 2012, 6:00AM

February 06, 2012, 4:37PM

Design, especially as a tool for business success and market differentiation, is often misunderstood. As a mix of art, engineering and research, it’s hard to pin down the definition and value of design. Ryan Coulter, Creative Director in the Digital Lifestyle Group at Ziba Design, will provide some context as to what design is, how design helps to build brands... Full story »

October 17, 2011, 9:21AM

The Oregon Politics Roundup has a big focus on money this Monday morning. Property taxes will be going up in the Portland area but will actually decline in some parts of the state. State government is hiring more public-relations-type workers and Mitt Romney made a fundraising stop in Portland. Full story »

April 26, 2011, 7:07AM

Political revolutions in the Middle East, the catastrophic natural disaster in Japan: the world is literally changing beneath our feet and through our keyboards. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube - the Web 2.0 sites that just seemed like Internet candy a couple years ago have played critical roles in these world changing events. PRSA, Portland Metro Chapter, and IABC, Oregon Columbia Chapter,... Full story »

October 29, 2010, 12:19PM

PRSA Portland Metro Chapter celebrates its 50th year and the outstanding work of public relations practitioners PORTLAND, OR- October 29, 2010 - Public relations professionals throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington were honored last night at the 2010 Spotlights and Awards of Distinction ceremony hosted by the Portland Metro Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) at the Leftbank... Full story »

October 21, 2010, 10:00PM

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Metro chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) presents a luncheon Tuesday, November 9 on producing videos for your company or your clients. Attendees will hear a case study on a wildly popular viral video, learn the dos and don’ts of producing a viable project and get a hands-on demonstration of a Flip... Full story »

October 04, 2010, 8:13AM

Meet the Media: Portland TV Managers A made-for-television breakfast on October 12, 2010. PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Metro chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) invites you to grab a cup of coffee, light breakfast and meet the minds behind television news in the Portland Metro DMA. Learn how to tailor your pitch more effectively so it... Full story »

September 12, 2010, 10:31PM

PRSA Portland and AMA Oregon Chapters Join Forces for Important Topic PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Metro chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) is teaming up with the Oregon Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) to present a combined luncheon on diversity in communications. The event is Tuesday, September 21, 2010. To be an effective communicator,... Full story »

August 05, 2010, 9:51AM

The Portland Metro chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) presents writing guru Ann Wylie in a writing seminar that will help you improve your ability to write blog postings and tweets, expanding your reach and influence online. In this special half-day session, Thursday Aug. 12, from 8 a.m. until noon, nationally recognized writing coach Ann Wylie will... Full story »

June 25, 2010, 5:06PM

What the blog? What public relations professionals need to know to work with bloggers. PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Metro chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) presents a unique opportunity for area communications professionals to learn how to work collaboratively with bloggers on Tuesday, July 20. Pitching blogs and working with bloggers is part of any successful... Full story »